Understanding Slope-Intercept Form

The video tutorial explains the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, focusing on identifying the slope and y-intercept. It demonstrates how to plot points using the slope and draw the line on a graph. Two examples are provided: the first with a whole number slope and negative y-intercept, and the second with a fractional slope and positive y-intercept. The tutorial concludes by connecting the plotted points and highlighting the negative slope in the second example.

What is the slope in the equation y = 3x - 4?

• 1

• -4

• 0

• 3

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In the equation y = 3x - 4, what does the number -4 represent?

• Slope

• Origin

• Y-intercept

• X-intercept

When plotting the line for y = 3x - 4, what is the first step?

• Draw the line

• Start at the y-intercept

• Find the x-intercept

• Calculate the slope

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How do you interpret the slope of 3 in the equation y = 3x - 4?

• Go up 3 and right 1

• Go down 3 and left 1

• Go down 1 and left 3

• Go up 1 and right 3

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What is the y-intercept in the second example equation?

• -3

• 3

• 0

• 1

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In the second example, what does a negative slope indicate?

• The line goes downward

• The line is horizontal

• The line goes upward

• The line is vertical

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How do you plot the points for a negative slope in the second example?

• Go up and right

• Go down and right

• Go up and left

• Go down and left

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What is the significance of the fraction in the slope of the second example?

• It is irrelevant

• It indicates a vertical line

• It shows the rise over run

• It represents the y-intercept

What is the final step after plotting all points in both examples?

• Calculate the slope

• Draw the line

• Find the x-intercept

• Erase the points

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What observation is made about the line in the second example?

• It is horizontal

• It has a positive slope

• It is vertical

• It has a negative slope

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